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How to remove PcsSecure?

January 25th, 2010

What is PcsSecure?

PcsSecure (also known to be called as Pcs Secure) is one of those fraudulent applications that are known to be related to famous group of malwares called WiniSoft. Just like all its products, PcsSecure has nothing common with PC protection but is aggressively promoted as reputable anti-spyware software. You may have encountered it on some online scanners that are all displayed to deceive users into believing that their machines are heavily infected and they need to install a “good” program called PcsSecure. Moreover, this parasite is able to come unnoticeably through security vulnerabilities found and download all the data important for PcsSecure malware without being eliminated.

After being installed into the system, PcsSecure firstly modifies system settings and creates registry entries there. It begins once after computer boots up and eventually starts seeking to make PC users think that they have actual security risks on their machines. Scareware firstly scans a computer for viruses and additionally claims that hundreds of them are detected. People classically get continuous pop-up ads and notifications with specific viruses’ names and really begin to think that they really exist on their machines. These imaginary parasites are claimed to be able to remove with only with a “full” version of PcsSecure, which is not for free, of course, and requires paying some money for registration.

If you have already purchased PcsSecure, we have some sad news for you because Credit Card Company must be contacted as soon as possible to dispute the charges. In truth, there is nothing wrong with your computer and the only major problem is the same PcsSecure. Delete PcsSecure as soon as possible and make sure that you are using a reputable anti-spyware for doing that successfully. Get rid of PcsSecure rogueware ASAP.


PcsSecure is Extremely dangerous

arrow PcsSecure is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow PcsSecure may spread via Trojans
arrow PcsSecure may display fake security messages
arrow PcsSecure may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow PcsSecure may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow PcsSecure violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like PcsSecure and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



PcsSecure screenshots


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Manual PcsSecure removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove PcsSecure, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these PcsSecure processes:
Remove these PcsSecure Registry Entries:
Remove these PcsSecure files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other PcsSecure infected files and get help in PcsSecure removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing PcsSecure and similar threats.

PcsSecure is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only PcsSecure can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads PcsSecure trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, PcsSecure offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, PcsSecure does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PcsSecure, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install PcsSecure, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PcsSecure, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as PcsSecure?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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